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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2020 – Abhyaas Test – 1 (3000)

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1. While positive liberty is the possibility of 4. What are the purposes of the 'New National
acting in a way to realise one's fundamental
Biogas and Organic Manure Program'?
purposes, negative liberty refers to the absence
of external obstacles or constraints. Which of 1. To provide clean cooking fuel to
the following provisions of the Indian
households.
Constitution manifests the concept of positive
liberty? 2. To meet the small power needs of farmers.
(a) Freedom of religion under Article 25(1) 3. To eliminate the use of chemical
(b) Right to equality of opportunity under
Article 16 fertilizers.
(c) Protection against detention under Article 4. To help in combating the causes of climate
22(1)
(d) Both (a) and (b) change by preventing emissions of Green
House Gases.
2. With reference to the production and pricing
of Natural Gas in India, consider the following Select the correct answer using the code given
statements: below.
1. Domestically produced natural gas in
(a) 1 and 2 only
India is priced on the basis of demand on a
gas trading platform. (b) 3 and 4 only
2. Natural Gas in India falls under the
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
purview of the Goods and Services Tax.
3. Currently, India does not import natural (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
gas from any country.
Which of the statements given above are
correct? 5. In the context of genetics, what do you
(a) 1, 2 and 3
understand by RNA interference (RNAi) ?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) It is a process in which the normal
(d) None functioning of an RNA is altered by

3. The Wetlands (Conservation and replacing its uracil nucleotide with

Management) Rules, 2017 do not apply to thymine.
which of the following?
1. River channels (b) It is a process in which two or more
2. Paddy fields molecules exchange their RNA to perform
3. Wetlands falling within areas covered
under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 a specific function.
4. Wetlands categorized as 'wetlands of (c) It is the insertion or removal of molecules
international importance' under the
Ramsar Convention into a solid host without a major
Select the correct answer using the code given disruption of the structure.
below.
(d) It is a biological process in which genetic
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only expression is inhibited by silencing
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
specific mRNA.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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6. Consider the following statements regarding 9. Which of the following statements is/are
the Later Vedic Period: correct regarding Small Finance Banks
1. The later Vedic communities had
(SFBs)?
developed an extensive taxation system.
2. The nobles and warriors could not grant 1. SFBs are registered as a public limited
land without the consent of the peasantry. company under the Companies Act, 2013.
3. In the religious domain, sacrifices during
2. They have to mandatorily open at least 25
the later Vedic times could be performed
percent of its banking outlets in unbanked
by the kings only.
Which of the statements given above is/are rural centers.
correct? 3. RBI recently allowed conversion of SFBs
(a) 1 and 2 only
with three years of operation into payment
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only banks.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
7. Consider the following statements with
(a) 1 only
reference to viruses:
1. These are microscopic parasites that have (b) 1 and 2 only
either RNA or DNA as their genetic (c) 2 only
material. (d) 2 and 3 only
2. Viruses can cause both hemorrhagic fevers
and cancers.
3. To treat viral infections, antivirals work by 10. Consider the following statements:
inhibiting the multiplication of viruses in 1. Goa and Sikkim are the only two states in
the host body and ultimately killing them
India which are bordered by just one
Which of the statements given above is/are
Indian state each.
correct?
(a) 1 only 2. There are only two Indian states through
(b) 1 and 2 only which both the Tropic of Cancer and the
(c) 2 only
Standard Meridian of India pass.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. There is no Indian state which shares
8. “He was dismissed from the Imperial Civil borders with more than three countries.
Service, after that he founded the Indian Which of the statements given above is/are
Association. He was also elected as a member
correct?
of the Imperial Legislative Assembly in 1921”.
He was (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Surendranath Banerjea (b) 3 only
(b) Satyendra Prasad Sinha
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Satyendranath Tagore
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose
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11. It is a particularly vulnerable tribal group. The 14. Antiseptic properties of alcohol have been
language of this tribe figures in the list of known for many centuries. In this context,
UNESCO Interactive Atlas of the World’s consider the following statements:
Languages in Danger. The main festivals of 1. Alcohol-based sanitizers kill bacteria by
the tribe include Sarhul, Phagua, and raising the temperature of the latter and
Navakhans. They are using mobile radio to vaporizing it.
transmit local news and songs which is helping 2. In healthcare, methyl alcohol is added to
them revive the dying tribal language. ethyl alcohol (used in alcoholic beverages)
Which of the following tribal group is being for better bactericidal action.
described above? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Kani correct?
(b) Gond (a) 1 only
(c) Asur (b) 2 only
(d) Bhils (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
12. The term ‘Spatially Explicit Capture-
Recapture (SECR) and Extract Compare, 15. In the context of bhakti literary traditions,
sometimes seen in the news, are related to which of the following works is/are associated
(a) the estimation of wildlife in the forests. with Nayanars?
(b) the quantification of the effects of melting 1. Nalayira Divyaprabandham
glaciers on global temperature. 2. Tevaram
(c) estimating the carbon foot print of an 3. Tiruvacakam
industry. Select the correct answer using the code given
(d) measuring pollution levels in an area using below.
satellite data. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
13. Consider the following statements about the (c) 2 and 3 only
Controller General of Accounts (CGA): (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. CGA is an independent constitutional
body. 16. Treasury bills (T-bills) are often referred to as
2. It is the apex accounting agency for Zero Coupon securities. Why?
Central Government. (a) They have zero default risk as they are
3. The CGA is also the head of the Indian issued by the Government.
Audit and Accounts Department. (b) They pay no interest and are issued at a
Which of the statements given above is/are discount.
correct? (c) Inflation has zero effect on T-bills as they
(a) 1 and 2 only are indexed to inflation rates.
(b) 2 only (d) Returns on T-bills are paid regularly with
(c) 1 and 3 only almost zero defaults before the maturity
(d) 2 and 3 only period.
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17. With reference to Inter-state border disputes in 19. With reference to mercy petition filed by a

India, which of the following pairs are convict facing the death penalty in India,
correctly matched? consider the following statements:
Place Disputing States
1. The mercy petition cannot be claimed by
1. Belgaum : Karnataka and Kerala
the convict as his/her right and is at the
2. Langpih : Assam and Meghalaya
discretion of the authority to which it is
3. Mangadh Hill : Gujarat and Rajasthan
made.
Select the correct answer using the code given
2. A mercy petition can be filed not only
below.
with the President of India but also a state
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only governor.

(c) 1 and 3 only 3. After a mercy petition is filed with the

(d) 1, 2 and 3 President, it is forwarded to the Ministry

of Law and Justice for recommendations.

18. Consider the following statements with Which of the statements given above is/are
reference to the Indian Independence Act,
correct?
1947 which provided for the independent
(a) 1 and 2 only
Dominion of India:
(b) 1, 2 and 3
1. It empowered the Governor-General of
(c) 2 and 3 only
India to assent to any law made by the
(d) 1 only
Legislature of the Dominion of India in

the name of the British Majesty.

2. It annulled all the provisions of the 20. World Economic Situation and Prospects

Government of India Act, 1935. Report is released by which of the following?

Which of the statements given above is/are (a) International Monetary Fund
correct? (b) World Bank
(a) 1 only
(c) World Economic Forum
(b) 2 only
(d) United Nations Conference on Trade and
(c) Both 1 and 2
Development
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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21. Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) like 23. Which of the following statements is/are
Paytm and Mobikwik have been playing an correct regarding the English Education Act of
important role in promoting digital payments 1835?
in India. Which of the following statements 1. It introduced the provision of mass

is/are correct regarding Prepaid Payment education with the establishment of

Instruments (PPIs)? primary schools.

1. They are instruments that facilitate the 2. It provided the fund for the Orientalist

purchase of goods and services against the institutions for their continuation.
3. Macaulay’s Minute formed the basis for
value stored on such instruments.
the English Education Act of 1835.
2. The loading/reloading of PPIs shall be in
Select the correct answer using the code given
Indian Rupees (INR) only.
below.
3. The interest payable on PPI balances is
(a) 1 and 2 only
decided by the RBI.
(b) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) 3 only
below.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
24. Why is the Brahmaputra river prone
(c) 2 and 3 only
to flooding and channel shifting?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It has small but fast-flowing tributaries.
2. Its catchment area receives high rainfall.
22. If it is said that ecosystem A has higher 3. It drains in an earthquake-prone zone.
ecological efficiency than ecosystem B. It Select the correct answer using the code given
means below.
(a) The conversion of energy into metabolic (a) 2 and 3 only
heat in different trophic levels is higher in (b) 1 and 2 only
ecosystem A than B. (c) 3 only
(b) The amount of organic compounds (d) 1, 2 and 3
synthesised from atmospheric carbon
dioxide is higher in ecosystem A than B. 25. Recently, India established the 'Strategic
(c) The number of different species for a Partnership Council' with which of the

given area is more in ecosystem A following countries?

compared to B. (a) Japan

(d) Higher percentage of energy is transferred (b) Iran

from lower trophic levels to higher trophic (c) Saudi Arabia

(d) The United States of America
levels in ecosystem A than B.
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26. A seventy-year-old man is on an intraday 29. Consider the following statements with respect
trading platform using an app and buying and to the Indian Pharmaceuticals Industry:
selling stocks. He transferred some money
1. India has the largest pharmaceutical
from his savings account to his trading account
using the BHIM app to buy more shares. The industry in the world by volume.
services that the old man is availing, fall into 2. Branded drugs form the largest segment of
the purview of which of the following the pharmaceutical industry in India.
regulatory bodies?
3. 100% FDI under automatic route is
1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
2. The Securities and Exchange Board of permitted for the Greenfield
India (SEBI) pharmaceutical sector only.
3. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Which of the statements given above is/are
(TRAI) correct?
4. Insurance Regulatory Development
(a) 3 only
Authority of India (IRDAI)
5. Pension Fund Regulatory and (b) 1 and 2 only
Development Authority (PFRDA) (c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (d) 1, 2 and 3
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only 30. Which of the following is/are the implications
(c) 3 and 5 only of Operation Twist, recently performed by
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 RBI?
1. Long term loans become expensive.
27. In which of the following regions of India are
you most likely to come across the ‘Flame- 2. Lower overall borrowing costs for the
throated Bulbul’ in its natural habitat? government.
(a) Tropical rainforests in the northeast India 3. More liquidity in the market.
(b) Sand deserts of northwest India
Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) Salt marshes of western Gujarat
below.
(d) Western Ghats
(a) 1 only
28. Consider the following statements: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (c) 1 and 3 only
(GEAC) is the nodal agency for appraisal
(d) 1, 2 and 3
of proposals relating to the release of GM
crops into the environment.
2. All genetically engineered organisms and 31. Which of the following bhakti saints
products are regulated as per rules notified propagated the theory of "Begumpura" or " a
under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
world without sorrow"?
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) Surdas
(a) 1 only (b) Ravidas
(b) 2 only (c) Tulsidas
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Kabir
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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32. With reference to the Rules of Procedure and 34. Consider the following pairs:

Conduct of Business in Rajya Sabha and Lok Disease Event Meaning

1. Pandemic : constant presence and/or
Sabha, when a bill is introduced in the house,
usual prevalence of a
which of the following options is not available
disease in a geographic
to the member in charge of the bill?
population.
(a) He/She may make a motion that it may be 2. Outbreak : occurrence of disease
taken into consideration. cases in excess of normal

(b) He/She may make a motion that it may be expectancy.

3. Epidemic : spread of a disease across
referred to a Select committee of the house
continents
(c) He/She may make a motion for putting it
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
to vote. matched?
(d) He/She may make a motion that it may be (a) 1 and 2 only
circulated in the house for eliciting (b) 2 only

opinion. (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) None

33. Genome editing in somatic cells has always

35. Consider the following statements regarding
been in the news. Probably the best-known Group of Seven (G7):
example of somatic cell genome editing is the 1. It is an informal group formed in the wake

sickle-cell disease. In this context, which of of providing a platform for the non-
communist powers to address pressing
the following is/are somatic cells?
economic concerns.
1. Ova or eggs
2. No Asian country is part of this group.
2. Red Blood Cells
3. In its efforts to combat money laundering
3. Neurons and terror financing, it was instrumental in
4. Testicular Sertoli and Leydig cells establishment of Financial Action Task

Select the correct answer using the correct Force (FATF).

Which of the statements given above is/are
answer.
correct?
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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36. Consider the following statements regarding 39. Consider the following statements with respect
Taxation in India: to the central and state finances:
1. Tax is a compulsory exaction of money by 1. The Government of India can borrow
a public authority for public purposes amounts specified by the Parliament from
enforceable by law. time to time.
2. There exists an element of quid pro quo 2. Department of Economic Affairs deals
between the taxpayer and the public
with Debt and liabilities management of
authority.
States and enforcement of the fiscal
Which of the statements given above is/are
roadmap mandated by Finance
correct?
Commissions.
(a) 1 only
3. The share of loans and advances from the
(b) 2 only
Centre in the composition of State
(c) Both 1 and 2
Government liabilities has increased since
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1991.

37. Which of the following has the authority to Which of the statements given above is/are

include or exclude the species from the six correct?

schedules of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? (a) 1 and 2 only

(a) Central government (b) 1 only

(b) State governments (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) National Board for Wildlife (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Animal Welfare Board of India
40. Consider the following pairs:
38. Which of the following sculptures are Geographical Indication State
commonly found in Dravida style temples? (GI) Tag
1. River goddesses 1. Pochampally Ikat saree : Andhra Pradesh
2. Dvarapalas
2. Thewa art : Rajasthan
3. Nandi
3. Kani Shawl : Gujarat
4. Mithunas
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
Select the correct answer using the code given
matched?
below.
(a) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 and 4 only

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41. Consider the following statements: 44.
1. The Election Commission is empowered
to ban the exit polls under Representation
of Peoples Act, 1951.
2. The results of opinion polls can not be
published during the entire period of the
Model Code of Conduct.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
42. Which of the following is the objective of
recently launched Accelerating Growth of
45.
New India’s Innovations (AGNIi) initiative?
(a) To provide a platform for innovators to
scale up their market-ready products by
creating pathways for market access.
(b) To fund the grassroot level innovations in
agriculture.
(c) To promote vocational skills among
school girl dropouts.
(d) To harness the solar potential of the
country and fund new solar technologies
especially in rural areas.
43. X is a celestial phenomenon in which a
massive object can distort electromagnetic
radiation and cause a class of distant celestial
objects Y to appear brighter and nearer. Y is
also called a 'star-like radio-wave source' and
can be a trillion times brighter than the Sun. X
and Y respectively are
(a) Supernova and Neutron Star
(b) Gravitational lensing and Quasar
(c) Supernova and White Dwarf
(d) Gravitational lensing and Pulsar
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Consider the following statements regarding
the Vijayanagar economy:
1. Merchant guilds and craft guilds had the
right to collect taxes.
2. No tax was levied on foreign traders to
encourage foreign trade and commerce.
3. No gold coins were issued in the
Vijayanagar kingdom.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following statements is not
correct with regard to the provisions of the
PESA or Provisions of the Panchayats
(Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act of
1996?
(a) Every village shall have a Gram Sabha
consisting of persons whose names are
included in the electoral rolls for the
Panchayat at the village level in the
Scheduled Areas.
(b) The reservation for the Scheduled Tribes
shall not be less than one-third of the total
number of seats.
(c) The State Legislature shall try to follow
the pattern of the Sixth Schedule to the
Constitution while designing the
administrative arrangements in the
Panchayats at district levels in the
Scheduled Areas.
(d) The panchayats at the lower level of the
gram sabha should be provided with
safeguards against the higher level from
assuming the powers and authority.
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46. With reference to the administrative units 48. The process of coevolution is least likely to
under Delhi Sultanate, consider the following occur in which of the following types of
interactions?
statements:
(a) Predator-prey interactions
1. 'Iqta' was the highest unit of
(b) Mutualistic interactions
administration which was headed by (c) Parasite-host interactions
Amils. (d) Commensal interactions
2. 'Parganas' were a group of villages which
was headed by the Muqtis or Walis. 49. Consider the following statements regarding
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
3. The 'Muqaddams' were associated with
(NCLAT):
village administration.
1. It was constituted under the provisions of
Which of the statements given above is/are Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
correct? 2. It can hear appeals against any order
(a) 1 only passed by the Competition Commission of
India (CCI).
(b) 1 and 2 only
3. An appeal can be made in the Supreme
(c) 3 only
Court against any order of the NCLAT on
(d) 2 and 3 only any question of law.
Which of the statements given above is/are
47. With reference to the protection of Copyrights correct?

in India, consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only
1. The acquisition of copyright is automatic
(c) 3 only
and does not require any formality.
(d) 1 and 3 only
2. Unlike the case with patents, copyright
protects the expression and not the ideas. 50. Which of the following is/are the
3. Copyright protection is within the purview characteristics of Oligotrophic lake?
1. High primary productivity
of the Ministry of Commerce and
2. Clear water
Industry.
3. Oxygen deficient water
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code given
correct? below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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51. Which of the following statements is not 54. Recently, WhatsApp has assured end-to-end
correct regarding the Cripps Mission of 1942? encryption of messages to all its users. In this
(a) It was sent to India to seek Indian support context, consider the following statements:
in the Second World War.
1. It ensures privacy as the data can only
(b) Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy of India
be read on the two ends, by the sender,
when it was sent.
and by the recipient.
(c) It proposed for a constituent assembly to
frame a new constitution for the first time. 2. Data can be accessed by the government
(d) It was dubbed as a 'post-dated cheque on a of a country and authorized intelligence
bank largely failing' by Mahatma Gandhi. agencies by using a private key.
Which of the statements given above is/are
52. Consider the following statements: correct?
1. A member of a House belonging to any
(a) 1 only
political party who is disqualified for
(b) 2 only
being a member of the House under the
(c) Both 1 and 2
Tenth Schedule shall also be disqualified
to hold any remunerative political post. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Unlike the office of profit, a remunerative
political post is defined under the Indian 55. "Vishwakarma", "Sudama" & "Lomas Rishi"
Constitution. Caves are located in which of the following
Which of the statements given above is/are hills?
correct?
(a) Barabar
(a) 1 only
(b) Ajanta
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Anantagiri
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Nilgiri

53. Which of the following correctly describes the 56. Which of the following steps can be taken by
'Common Risk Mitigation Mechanism', the RBI to curb the fall of the Indian currency?
sometimes seen in the news? 1. Increasing the limit for outbound
(a) BASEL norms for the banking industry for
investment and remittances from India.
the creation of an insurance facility for
2. Increasing customs duty on gold imports.
losses due to cyber frauds.
(b) International Monetary Fund established 3. Imposing administrative restrictions on
fund to provide disaster relief to investment schemes offered by banks to
developing and least developed countries. non-resident Indians.
(c) Pooled insurance facility to reduce the Select the correct answer using the code given
financial cost of solar projects in member below.
countries of International Solar Alliance. (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Credit insurance cover to improve the
(b) 2 only
competitiveness of Indian agri-exports to
(c) 2 and 3 only
OECD countries.
(d) None
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57. Plasma is often called the fourth state of 60. Consider the following pairs:
matter in which excess energy ionizes a gas. Regional Special feature
Plasma technology, based on this principle, painting
has found applications in which of the 1. Kishangarh : Depiction of Radha
following areas? Krishna as divine lovers
1. Cleaning of oil spills 2. Thangka : Depiction of Buddha and
2. Tissue repair and regeneration Buddhist philosophy
3. Waste to energy plants 3. Tanjore : Depiction of Hindu gods
4. Textile finishing and goddesses from
Select the correct answer using the code given Puranas
below. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 matched?
(b) 2 and 4 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
58. With reference to the Intergovernmental
Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and 61. Consider the following statements regarding
Ecosystem Services (IPBES), which of the the removal procedure of the presiding officers
following statements is/are correct? in the parliament:
1. It provides data and research tools to 1. The presiding officers of either
assess the impact of human activities on house cannot vote in the first instance on
biodiversity.
resolutions of their removal.
2. All member states of the United Nations
2. Resolution of removal of presiding
are its members.
officers must be passed by a simple
Select the correct answer using the code given
majority in their respective houses.
below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
59. If an Indian citizen is qualified to be a member
of either of the two houses of the Parliament,
62. Which of the following is/are part of the
he is certainly qualified to be
Pachmarhi Biosphere reserve?
1. The Prime Minister of India
1. Bori wildlife sanctuary
2. The President of India
2. Gangau wildlife sanctuary
3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha
3. Satpura National Park
4. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Select the correct answer using the code given Select the correct answer using the code given
below. below.
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) 1 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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63. Consider the following scenarios: 65. What was/were the impact on India's economy
1. A large number of mobiles are exported during World War I?
by China to India at a price lower than its
1. There was an increase in government
production cost, creating trade distortion.
To rectify it, the Government of India purchases for war purposes.
imposed duty X on mobiles. 2. The import of steel was increased in India.
2. U.S is following unfair trade practices by 3. There was a decrease in textile imports
resorting to the subsidization of solar
from Britain.
panel exports to India. As a remedial
measure, India levied duty Y on the import Select the correct answer using the code given
of solar panels. below.
3. There is a surge in the import of (a) 2 only
televisions from South Korea distorting
(b) 3 only
the market in India. To protect the
(c) 1 and 2 only
domestic manufacturers, India levied duty
Z on the import of televisions. (d) 1 and 3 only
The duties X, Y, and Z respectively are
(a) Anti Dumping Duty, Safeguard Duty,
66. What is common to the places known as
Countervailing Duty
Kotumsar, Krem Puri and Borra?
(b) Countervailing Duty, Safeguard Duty,
Anti Dumping Duty (a) Montane grasslands
(c) Anti Dumping Duty, Countervailing Duty, (b) Underground cave system
Safeguard Duty
(c) Inland ports
(d) Countervailing Duty, Anti Dumping Duty,
(d) Mica deposits
Safeguard Duty

64. In the context of financial markets, which of 67. Which of the following does (or do) not
the following correctly describes the side require repeated parliamentary approval for its
pocketing rule?
continuation?
(a) It refers to an alternate offshore pool of
funds that can be resorted to by the 1. National Emergency
startups in case of a liquidity shortage. 2. President's rule in a state
(b) It is a framework that allows mutual funds 3. Financial Emergency
to segregate the bad assets in a separate
Select the correct answer using the code given
portfolio within their debt schemes.
(c) It is an option exercised by Government to below.
disinvest an additional stake if the public (a) 1 and 2 only
offering is oversubscribed. (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) It is a norm for the banks to set aside funds
(c) 3 only
to a prescribed percentage of their bad
assets. (d) 2 and 3 only

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68. In the context of environmental conservation 71. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a
efforts, which of the following is/are correct quota-based institution, where each member

regarding the 'Deep Carbon Observatory'? country of the IMF is assigned a quota. The

1. It is a satellite mission designed to study quota of a member country is linked to

the global sources and sinks of carbon 1. its voting power in IMF decisions.

dioxide. 2. the maximum amount of financial

2. It is an initiative of ISRO and UNEP. resources it is obliged to provide to the

IMF.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. its share in a general allocation of Special
correct?
Drawing Rights.
(a) 1 only
4. the maximum amount of financing it can
(b) 2 only
obtain from the IMF.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Select the correct answer using the code given
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
69. Consider the following:
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
1. Slabs of stones placed onto each other
(c) 2 and 4 only
2. Images of Yaksha and Yakhinis
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Narratives from Buddhist texts
Which of the above is/are the feature(s) of 72. With respect to the Ryotwari revenue system,
Mauryan Pillars? consider the following statements:
(a) 3 only 1. The system was introduced in Sind,
(b) 1 and 2 only Assam, and Coorg regions of India.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 2. Land revenue was fixed after a detailed
(d) 2 and 3 only survey and assessment of soil quality.
3. Under this system, the individual peasants

70. The Sinai Peninsula which was recently seen had no rights over the land.

in the news, lies between which of the Which of the statements given above is/are

following water bodies? correct?

(a) Gulf of Oman and Gulf of Aden (a) 2 only

(b) Gulf of Aqaba and Gulf of Suez (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Sea of Marmara and Aegean sea
(d) 3 only
(d) Gulf of Aden and Aegean sea
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73. Minimum Export Price is imposed on a 76. Consider the following pairs:
commodity under which of the following Glaciers Location
conditions? 1. Hispar : Ladakh range
(a) When the commodities price in domestic 2. Zemu : Kanchenjunga
market falls sharply. 3. Sonapani : Pirpanjal range
4. Satopanth : Kumaon Himalayas
(b) When supply of commodity in domestic
Which of the pairs given above is/are not
market increases suddenly.
correctly matched?
(c) When there is shortage of commodity in
(a) 1 only
domestic market.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) When the imports of commodity increases (c) 2 and 3 only
sharply. (d) 3 and 4 only

74. With reference to Red Data Book, consider the 77. The Labour force participation rate (LFPR)
following statements: differs from the Worker population ratio
1. It is an annual magazine published by (WPR) in that
the International Union for Conservation (a) unlike the WPR, the LFPR includes both
of Nature (IUCN). organised and unorganized sector workers.
2. It contains list of protected sites for (b) LFPR includes both male and female
workers where as WPR includes only the
conservation of nature and natural
male workers.
resources in various countries.
(c) LFPR is based on the population of people
Which of the statements given above is/are
in the working age while WPR takes into
correct?
account the total population.
(a) 1 only (d) unlike the WPR, the labour force in LFPR
(b) 2 only includes the unemployed.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 78. Which of the following is correct about a high
court judge in India?
75. Which of the following observation(s) (a) A high court judge cannot be removed
was/were made by Ibn Battuta about India? from his office by the President without
1. The inefficient postal system which made consulting the collegium of senior-most
judges of the Supreme Court.
the empire susceptible to attacks
(b) The transfer of a high court judge can only
2. Presence of bazaars which were places of
take place either as a measure in public
economic, social and cultural activities.
interest or as a disciplinary action.
3. Absence of female slaves.
(c) Only the high court judge who is
Select the correct answer using the code given transferred can challenge the very decision
below. of transfer on the ground of arbitrariness.
(a) 1 and 3 only (d) After retirement he is prohibited from
(b) 2 only pleading or acting in any court or before
(c) 2 and 3 only any authority in India except the Supreme
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Court of India.
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79. He is known as the holder of compassion of all
Buddhas. Often portrayed with a lotus in his
hand, he is the one who is full of love and
sympathy. His doctrines are generally found in
the “Lotus Sutra”. His painting in the Ajanta
caves is one of the marvelous features of the
caves.
Which bodhisattva is being talked about in the
above paragraph?
(a) Ksitigarbha
(b) Manjusri
(c) Avalokitesvara
(d) Vajrapani
82. Recently the Israel Institute of Technology
(also known as Technion) has developed
Ramanujan Machine, named after the Indian
genius Srinivasa Ramanujan. Which of the
following best describes the Machine?
(a) It is a supercomputer which has a
computing speed of one exaflop.
(b) It is a network of computers which run
algorithms to generate mathematical
statements and propositions.
(c) It is a machine which intends to support
the Israeli defence system by predicting
and preventing missile attacks.
(d) It is a machine which has calculated the
highest known prime number so far.

80. Strategic Approach to International Chemicals

83. Consider the following statements regarding
Management (SAICM) is a policy framework
the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF):
to promote chemical safety around the world.
1. It is a penal rate that is always fixed above
In this context consider the following the repo rate.
statements: 2. It can be used only when the liquidity
1. It is an international legally binding policy adjustment facility window has been
framework. exhausted.
2. The SAICM Secretariat is hosted by the Which of the statements given above is/are
United Nations Environment Programme. correct?
3. India recently acceded to the SAICM. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only 84. With reference to the All India Workers' and
(c) 2 only Peasant Party, consider the following
(d) 1, 2 and 3 statements:
1. Its objective was to achieve complete
81. Tropical cyclones are not formed near the independence and ultimately socialism.
equator because of 2. The party was established within the
Indian National Congress.
(a) High temperature near the equator
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) The coriolis force is absent near the
correct?
equator
(a) 1 only
(c) Convergence of trade winds retards the (b) 2 only
formation of tropical cyclone (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) The presence of doldrums near the equator (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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85. Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution does not guarantee any
immunity to the ministers for their official
acts.
2. The ministers can be held liable in the
courts for their official acts.
3. The Constitution confers personal
immunity upon the civil servants for
official contracts.
4. Although appointed by the respective
governors, the state civil servants hold
office during the pleasure of the President.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
88. With reference to the Tebhaga movement,
which of the following statements is not
correct?
(a) It was a movement led by the share-
croppers of Bengal for greater share in
produce against the Jotedars.
(b) The movement witnessed active
participation from the Muslims and Tribal
community.
(c) Nari Bahini, troops of landless and
peasant women played a major role during
the movement.
(d) The Bengal Land Revenue Commission
(Floud Commission) was constituted after

86. In the context of the cultural history of India, the Tebhaga movement to look into the
'Manipravalam' is: demands raised by peasants.
(a) a literary style used in medieval texts of
South India.
(b) a dance pose dedicated to Sun during the 89. Consider the following statements with respect
starting of a traditional dance of to Participatory Notes (PNs):
Karnataka.
1. These are offshore derivative instruments
(c) a collection of ancient Sangam texts of
Chola, Cheras and Pandyas. with only Indian private shares as
(d) a miniature painting style of Thanjavur. underlying assets.
2. The P-Notes holder does not enjoy any
87. Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) regulates voting rights in relation to security
1. Money Market referenced by the P-Notes.
2. Capital Market
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Foreign Exchange Market
4. Commodity Derivatives Market correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 only
below.
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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90. Consider the following statements: 93. With reference to India's Freedom struggle,
1. Both Central Vigilance Commissioner Anasuya Sarabhai is well known for?
(CVC) and the Chief Information (a) Providing leadership role to Naga tribal
Commissioner (CIC) are statutory bodies. movement during Civil Disobedience
2. The salary, allowances and other Movement.
(b) Assisting Surya Sen in Chittagong
conditions of service of the CVC and the
armoury raid.
CIC are similar to those of the Chairman
(c) Leading the non-violent and constructive
of UPSC.
programme during the Quit India
3. While the CVC holds the office for a term movement.
of four years, the CIC holds the office for (d) Leading the women’s labour movement in
a term of five years. India and fighting for workers rights.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 94. This species of deer has two sub-species with
(a) 2 and 3 only the western race distributed from Pakistan to
(b) 1 only the Terai grasslands in India while the
(c) 3 only recently discovered eastern sub-species is
(d) None found in the Keibul Lamjao National Park in
Manipur. This deer, also known as 'Pada', is
an endangered species in the IUCN Red List
91. With reference to ecological succession, which
and is protected under the Indian Wild Life
of the following is the correct sequence in the
(Protection) Act, 1972.
development of Xerosere? Which of the following species of deer is best
(a) Lichen-Moss-Herb-Shrub described by the above passage?
(b) Moss-Shrub-Herb-Lichen (a) Barking Deer
(c) Lichen-Shrub-Moss-Herb (b) Sambhar
(d) Lichen-Moss-Shrub-Herb (c) Hog Deer
(d) Swamp Deer
92. Consider the following statements with respect
to transfer pricing: 95. With reference to the Trade Winds, consider
1. It refers to the methods for pricing the following statements:
1. They are more constant in the summer
transactions within and between
season than in the winter season over land.
enterprises under common ownership or
2. They blow from the subtropical high-
control only.
pressure belt to the equatorial low-
2. These can be exploited for tax avoidance pressure belt.
and tax evasion. 3. They are deflected to the right in the
3. As of now, India has no legally binding northern hemisphere and to the left in the
rules on transfer pricing mechanisms. southern hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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 96. Consider the following pairs: 98. Arrange the following tourist places of India
Socio-Religious Book from North to South.
reformers 1. Dudhsagar falls
1. Jyotibha Phule : Gulamgiri 2. Top Slip forest
2. Pandita Ramabai : Stri-Purush 3. Neora valley national park
4. Kaas plateau
Tulna
Select the correct answer using the code given
3. Ishwar Chandra : Bahuvivah
below.
Vidyasagar
(a) 1-3-2-4
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
(b) 2-1-4-3
matched? (c) 3-4-1-2
(a) 1 only (d) 2-3-4-1
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only 99. Which of the following are correct regarding
(d) 1 and 2 only the implications of the transition to External
Benchmark Based Lending Rate for pricing
97. Article 301 of the Indian Constitution declares loans?
that trade, commerce, and intercourse 1. Effective transmission of Monetary policy.
throughout the territory of India shall be free. 2. Increase transparency in the manner in
which banks fix interest rates.
In this context, which of the following
3. A decrease in the volatility of interest
statements is/are correct?
rates.
1. Under no circumstances, the Parliament
Select the correct answer using the code given
can favor one state over another in the
below.
inter-state trade and commerce between (a) 1 and 2 only
two states. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. A state government cannot make a law to (c) 1 and 3 only
impose trade restrictions on another state. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. A state government can impose taxes on
goods imported from other states and 100. The Global Coalition for Biodiversity is an
union territories. initiative of
Select the correct answer using the code given (a) The European Commission
below. (b) United Nations Environment Programme
(c) The International Union for Conservation
(a) 1 and 3 only
of Nature
(b) 2 only
(d) G20 countries
(c) 3 only
(d) None

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